Train To Reign Podcast

In a world full of noise, pressure, and constant distraction, it’s easy to assume our greatest battles are external. But Scripture points us somewhere deeper, to the condition of the heart, where everything in life truly flows from. In this conversation, we explore what it actually means to guard your heart, not as a cliché, but as a daily, intentional act of spiritual formation. We unpack how you...

After uncovering how the enemy operates, this episode moves us from awareness into action with a clear and compelling call to fight back. Rather than relying on willpower or self-effort, we are invited into a dependent life with the Holy Spirit, where true strength is found. Through Scripture and practical insight, we unpack what it means to put on the armor of God and live from victory, not for i...

In a world where life often feels confusing and overwhelming, this conversation gently lifts our eyes to the larger story unfolding around us. We explore the reality that our struggles are not just circumstantial but spiritual, and that awareness of the enemy’s strategies is essential for walking closely with God. Through honest reflection and practical insight, we uncover how distraction, isolati...

Many believers long for a deeper experience of God but struggle to slow down enough to encounter Him. In this guided contemplative prayer practice, Joshua Meyer introduces the Prayer of Descent , a gentle spiritual exercise designed to help believers release their burdens and enter into the restorative presence of Jesus. Using the imagery of descending through the waters of the soul, listeners are...

This episode invites you into something deeper than teaching, it is an encounter. Rather than simply learning about Jesus, you are gently guided into experiencing His presence within the inner world of your heart. Through a Christ-centered prayer practice rooted in Scripture, you will discover how healing often begins in the unseen places where Jesus meets you personally. This is not about adding...

Most of us live our days managing stress, responsibility, and pain without realizing we are living inside a much larger story. In this episode, Joshua Meyer and Tevis Austin invite listeners to step back and reorient to reality, a biblical story that includes real conflict, real evil, and a deeply present, sovereign God. They explore why modern Christians often struggle to name spiritual oppositio...

This conversation explores the real and often painful terrain ofrelational adversity and how God meets us in the middle of it. Drawing from the story of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark, Tevis Austin helps us see how conflict, separation, and disappointment can become places of deep formation rather than final defeat. The episode invites listeners to confront blame, isolation, and pride with humility...

In this powerful episode, we dive into what it truly means to face adversity through the lens of faith. Tevis Austin unpacks how both avoidable and unavoidable hardships shape our hearts, challenge our trust in God, and reveal where we stand in our relationship with Him. Drawing from Joseph’s story in Genesis, we learn that choosing God is foundational to conquering the battles life brings. Whethe...

In this third installment of our Adventure to Live: Becoming Dangerous for Good series, Josh Meyer and Tevis Austin dive deep into the heart of discernment. Together they unpack how to identify “frontiers” — the risky, uncomfortable opportunities where God’s calling and your transformation intersect. Drawing on Scripture, prayer, surrender, and the wisdom of spiritual allies, they show listeners p...

A Look Inside Our Women’s Retreat Step inside this Camp Chronicles episode for a behind-the-scenes look at our Women’s Captivating Retreat... a place where hearts are awakened, stories of healing unfold, and Jesus’ love is encountered in powerful ways. Host Josh Meyer is joined by Pam Kemmenoe and Brandi Mitchell as they share testimonies of breakthrough, joy, and the freedom that comes when women...

In this episode host we unpack what it means to live out the God-given desire for adventure. The episode explores three levels of adventure—casual, crucial, and critical/epic—calling listeners to recognize how God invites them into deeper partnership each day. Meyer highlights the difference between external frontiers (what we do) and internal formation (who we become), reminding believers that ca...

In this episode of Train to Reign , Josh Meyer and Tevis Austin invite listeners into a powerful conversation on the spiritual significance of adventure. They unpack three categories (casual, crucial, and critical adventure) exploring how each stage draws us deeper into joy, purpose, and trust in God. With personal stories, biblical insights, and heartfelt encouragement, this episode challenges th...

In this episode of Train to Reign , Josh Meyer and Tevis Austin explore the essential role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to live with spiritual authority. Building on their previous discussion on prayer, they reveal how many Christians unknowingly neglect the transformative gift of the Spirit—settling for comfort over calling. With honesty and conviction, they unpack common misunderst...

In this compelling episode of Train to Reign , host Josh Meyer and guest Tevis Austin unpack what it truly means to pray with authority in a world at war. Rather than settling for complacent or passive prayer, listeners are invited to step into the spiritual battlefield with boldness, partnering with God to enforce His kingdom. Drawing from Scripture, real-life counseling encounters, and vivid sto...

In Episode 20 of the Train To Reign podcast, “Hearing God’s Voice: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures,” host Joshua Meyer and Tevis Austin dive into how hearing God is essential for navigating life’s most critical moments. Building on the previous theme of guarding your heart, this episode shifts toward cultivating conversational intimacy with God. Tevis unpacks the barriers that often bl...

Welcome to the Train To Reign podcast, Kingdom discipleship trains you to reign in His name (Rev. 5:10). Life is full of chaos, but does it have to control us? In Part 2 of Why Your Heart Matters , we explore the battle for your heart, the lies we believe, and the truth that sets us free. Join host Joshua Meyer and special guest Tevis Austin as they discuss how to guard your heart, stand firm in C...

Episode 18 of the Train to Reign podcast, titled Why Your Heart Matters , explores the significance of the heart in shaping our lives and faith. The discussion delves into the experience of losing heart, the struggles that come with it, and how to recognize when our hearts have been wounded or hardened. The episode emphasizes that the heart is central to our understanding of life and God's lar...

Episode 17 - Walking with God in the New Year Join host Joshua Meyer as he explores how to deepen your intimacy with God in the year ahead, featuring insights from Brandi Mitchell, Director of Women’s Ministry, and Tevis Austin, President of Train To Reign Ministries. Together, they discuss the significance of reflecting on the past year, surrendering to God’s authority, and embracing a prayerful...

In this episode, Sean Smith shares his experiences at a Boot camp 'Basic.' Sean reflects on his journey of spiritual formation, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and prayer. He discusses the impact of the camp on his understanding of spiritual warfare and the need for fellowship and brotherhood. Sean also highlights the significance of his relationship with his daughter and how...

In today's episode, we delve into the recent weekend sermon titled "Jesus Humility." Tevis explores the intricate concepts surrounding the attainment of genuine humility, both for personal growth and for effectively advancing God's kingdom. The notion of humility may appear straightforward at first glance, but it is a complex and multifaceted concept. Humility exists along a cont...

This episode explores the foundation of Identity and its critical relationship with sex and the counterfeit offer from the enemy. At the core if this issue today is the spiritual malaise present in the pursuit of truth. God has something to say about this that will serve to helpful for every man and every woman. Joe Kinzel, one of our exceptional ministry leaders has something to say about this as...

Today we are going deeper on this past weekend's sermon titled, confession. The primary emphasis of pastor Tom's sermon came to its crescendo in Psalm 51 when the prophet Nathan came to David after he had committed adultery with Bathsheba. Today's topic discussion will be going deeper on the concept of obedience to God and the necessary need for reaching for restoration rather than rea...

This is the 3rd part in the 3 part series titled, "Partnering with God on the Battlefield". "The Perfect Prayer" Matthew 6:5-15 1. How, why, and when to pray: The personality of Jesus is so beautiful! Please read: Matthew 6:5–8 here we see that Jesus is addressing all people in His masterful sermon on the mount. In these three verses, He offers insight into how we should pray,...

Today’s Episode is part 2 on “Partnering on the Battlefield” with Tevis Austin. We have Tevis in the studio today as we are going to do a personal one-on-one conversation about last week’s base camp topic. We will be looking at some deeper level ideas of what it means to partner with God, how this partnership with God normally playing out today versus how it should be playing out and where we see...

Today’s Episode is from one of our ministry Founders, Tevis Austin. Over a decade ago Pastor Tevis Austin was called to a Colorado Wild at Heart Bootcamp. It was at this camp that Tevis received the inspiration and call to bring a similar type of healing ministry back to Ohio. Pastor Tevis Austin works as an executive pastor at Spring Hills Baptist Church in Granville Ohio. It was at this church t...